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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
slow-paced
This book was a bit slow-paced but felt intentional and just right for the content. A few plot lines did feel too abrupt and unsubstantiated but that’s just me being picky. When Sophie recommended this book to me, she described the beauty in how the author shares the main character’s personal journey with grief but also her relational journeys with grief. Josie Silver really handled the messy realities of how grief exists for others and seeps into relationships, weaving their fabric in new ways beautifully. For me, that was the most meaningful part of the book.
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I would have given it 4 1/2 stars but that wasn’t an option. I was expecting fluff and it ended up being a bit more serious at times, than I expected. Pleasantly surprised and I pretty much listened to this non stop. I wasn’t really satisfied with the way the character Freddie was wrapped up but overall I thoroughly enjoyed this story.
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5 stars rounded to 3
I normally love slowburn but this burned too slow — otherwise, I love the plot, the idea of both sides of a coin, the character arc and more…
Something I couldn’t understand: I thought the “dreams” were beyond Lydia’s imagination but it wasn’t revealed so in the book. So, she somehow figured Jonah was in love with her and got him reveal it in the dream? I think the dream parts could’ve worked better.
Other than that, I felt like some parts of the book dragged a lot and some parts passed too quickly.
I normally love slowburn but this burned too slow — otherwise, I love the plot, the idea of both sides of a coin, the character arc and more…
Something I couldn’t understand: I thought the “dreams” were beyond Lydia’s imagination but it wasn’t revealed so in the book. So, she somehow figured Jonah was in love with her and got him reveal it in the dream? I think the dream parts could’ve worked better.
Other than that, I felt like some parts of the book dragged a lot and some parts passed too quickly.
Lydia has lost her husband in a tragic accident. The book follows the heartbreak that Lydia suffers and her journey subsequently. It examines her relationships with her family and friends in the aftermath and her subsequent illusions that she’s chatting to her love in the afterlife.
Unfortunately as much as I love the books by this author I just cannot click with this. I’ve given it so many chances. It’s very well written, it’s just not my cup of tea! I DNF at 37%. Books (and films) containing afterlife just don’t gel with me at all. It’s very odd but there we have it. I’ve given it 3 stars for the quality of the writing and the amazing ability as ever to be emotional in a tasteful manner. It’s not the authors issue that the subject doesn’t appeal to me.
Unfortunately as much as I love the books by this author I just cannot click with this. I’ve given it so many chances. It’s very well written, it’s just not my cup of tea! I DNF at 37%. Books (and films) containing afterlife just don’t gel with me at all. It’s very odd but there we have it. I’ve given it 3 stars for the quality of the writing and the amazing ability as ever to be emotional in a tasteful manner. It’s not the authors issue that the subject doesn’t appeal to me.
this romance is like if someone left the cup of tea to steep for a few hours and then tried to make it better by throwing it in the microwave.